Blackmon Road Middle School

7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Blackmon Road Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blackmon Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Blackmon Road Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Blackmon Road Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackmon Road Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#482 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackmon Road Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackmon Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackmon Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blackmon Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackmon Road Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackmon Road Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackmon Road Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackmon Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackmon Road Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackmon Road Middle School's ranking?
Blackmon Road Middle School is ranked #482 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Blackmon Road Middle School often compared to?
Blackmon Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aaron Cohn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Blackmon Road Middle School?
534 students attend Blackmon Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Blackmon Road Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackmon Road Middle School?
Blackmon Road Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackmon Road Middle School offer ?
Blackmon Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blackmon Road Middle School part of?
Blackmon Road Middle School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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